What It Takes To Win

‘I run with purpose in every step.’ 1 Corinthians 9:26 NLT Whether it’s in the world of sports or the Kingdom of God, all winners display these five traits: (1) Self-awareness. Winners are honest about their strengths and weaknesses. The Bible says, ‘The Lord searches...

Be Sure To Praise God!

‘His praise shall continually be in my mouth.’ Psalm 34:1 NKJV The psalmist said, ‘I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth… magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.’ (Psalm 34:1–3 NKJV) Observe three things...

How To Overcome Discouragement (3)

‘Fight for your families, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your homes.’ Nehemiah 4:14 NIV Fight a gloomy outlook. Attitude is a little thing, but it makes a big difference. Depression, gloom, pessimism, despair, and discouragement stop more people than all...

How To Overcome Discouragement (2)

‘I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious.”’ Nehemiah 4:14 NLT Don’t just think about the problem, think about the Lord. Nehemiah said: ‘As I looked over the...

How To Overcome Discouragement (1)

‘I looked things over.’ Nehemiah 4:14 NIV First, find a better way. While rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, Nehemiah said, ‘I looked things over.’ Realising there were enemies to be defeated and obstacles to be overcome, he ‘stationed some of the people behind the lowest...